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Youngstown to Chicago flights grounded
The Great Lakes JetExpress flights from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare came to an abrupt halt Wednesday evening. Passengers with reservations are advised to ...
Stories published August 25, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown man injured after being ejected in crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol in Lisbon is investigating a crash that injured a Youngstown man around 3 p.m. today on state Route 9 in Butler Township, Columbiana County.
Fentanyl, heroin driving increasing number of unintentional overdoses
The number of unintentional drug overdoses continued to rise in the state in 2015, according to new statistics released by the Ohio Department of Health.
Carver admits using girlfriend's money to buy deadly heroin, but didn't care where it came from
Christian Carver said Wednesday he used his girlfriend’s money to buy the heroin that killed her, but said he 'wanted it as much as she did.” She had six kids, three with Carver.
Settle disputes through 911 or cop, not with gun, Judge D'Apolito tells ex-felon
Judge Lou D’Apolito on Thursday told a man he was sentencing to seven years in prison for a shooting last October that there are better ways for an ex-felon to settle disputes than with a gun.
Port Authority mum on litigation to be discussed at meeting in wake of flight cancellations
More details on the abrupt ending of the Great Lakes JetExpress Youngstown-Chicago flights should be released today.
Girard-Niles game delayed again
The Red Dragons lead, 47-26, with 12 seconds to play in the third quarter.
How do you think this is a good idea, Judge D'Apolito asks defendant
A man charged with having an assault rifle and threatening people twice on the East Side in April pleaded guilty Thursday to weapons charges.
After 3 kids, income loss, this woman learned couponing to take vacations, go to movies
Family circumstances led Rachel Krych into the world of couponing.
Local boy Youngstown diabetes ambassador at annual Akron walk
Carter Lathom and his family heard a diagnosis that would change their lives after Carter spent three days at the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley in March 2015.
More rides to be provided for Trumbull County veterans
The Trumbull County Veterans Services office will be able to offer thousands more rides every year to local military veterans, thanks to a federal transportation grant and help from Trumbull Transit and the Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council Charitable Fund.
Author of 'A Deeper Look at Food' speaks Friday in Boardman
Author of 'A Deeper Look at Food' speaks Friday in Boardman
YSU beginning to gear up for Duquesne
YSU now beginning to implement Duquesne gameplan for Thursday night's home opener.
Jury: GM car's ignition switch not to blame in fatal crash
Jury: GM car's ignition switch not to blame in fatal crash
Food giveaway Friday at Price Memorial AME Zion Church in Youngstown
Food giveaway Friday at Price Memorial AME Zion Church in Youngstown
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 25
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
Several tornadoes likely hit Indiana, Ohio; no bad injuries
Several tornadoes likely hit Indiana, Ohio; no bad injuries
2 nuns found slain in Mississippi home; motive unclear
2 nuns found slain in Mississippi home; motive unclear
7 indicted for drug activities in, near East Liverpool
7 indicted for drug activities in, near East Liverpool
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump meets with minority leaders ahead of Clinton speech
Trump meets with minority leaders ahead of Clinton speech
Liberty police seeks public help in finding knife-wielding robber
Liberty police seeks public's help to find knife-wielding robber
ODOT announces turn change on SR 11 to Tibbetts-Wick Road in Liberty
ODOT announces turn change on SR 11 to Tibbetts-Wick Road in Liberty
Authorities: Ohio man, 79, dies after tractor rolls onto him
Authorities: Man, 79, dies after tractor rolls onto him
US Rep. Tim Ryan announces $2.4M fed grant to Warren Fire Department
US Rep. Tim Ryan announces $2.4M fed grant to Warren Fire Department
Woman found dead in Warren identified as Amanda Brock
Woman found dead in Warren identified as Amanda Brock
Lordstown home with numerous animals declared uninhabitable
Lordstown home with numerous animals declared uninhabitable
Niles closes street today for sanitary-sewer repairs
Niles closes street today for sanitary-sewer repairs
Dwayne Johnson tops Forbes list of highest-paid actors
Dwayne Johnson tops Forbes list of highest-paid actors
Frankie Hudson on trial for the Dec. 14, 2010, death of Christopher Weston
Frankie Hudson on trial for the Dec. 14, 2010, death of Christopher Weston
Unintentional drug overdoses continued to rise in the state in 2015
Unintentional drug overdoses continued to rise in the state in 2015
Three years in prison for killing mother of his children with heroin
Three years in prison for killing mother of his children with heroin
YSU enrollment up for first time since 2010
A YSU spokesman pointed to several campus initiatives for the enrollment increase
Penguins install new looks on offense
QB Ricky Davis got most of the snaps with the first-team offense.
Ohio’s charter school law needs improvement, Democrats said
One speaker said Ohio is the “Wild West” of charter schools
YSU Hall of Fame will induct eight
The ceremony will be prior to the Penguins’ football game against South Dakota on Oct. 1.
Lawyers ask for rape evidence to be thrown out in Seman case
Suppression hearing to be held next week
Five Mahoning Valley football teams open seasons tonight
By BRIAN DZENIS sports@vindy.com There are no secrets between the Liberty and Struthers football
Youngstown wage issue falls 114 names short for ballot
The proposal would have raised the city’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s games
VOLLEYBALL Ashtabula Lakeside 25-25-25, East 8-14-13 YOUNGSTOWN Rylee Cole had seven kills,
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU hosting baseball showcase camp
YSU hosting baseball showcase camp Youngstown State will be hosting a baseball showcase camp for
Outdoor music festival at Quaker State and Lube Songfest returns
IF YOU GO Here’s the schedule: 3:30 p.m.: Songest opens 4-5 p.m.: JD Eicher (solo) 5:15-6:15
Polish Day festival to feature ethnic food, music, dancing
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The annual Polish Day festival will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Camp FRIEND focuses on children with autism
Children with autism and other developmental disabilities got a chance to experience a variety of local discoveries at a summer camp this week.
State program helps companies remain competitive
The state has developed a program to help employers that cross the borders with compensation coverage.
Rock veterans give life to the DEAD DAISIES
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For every KISS and Def Leppard, there are hundreds of
Steelers look to stay fresh on DL
Pittsburgh defensive end Cameron Heyward isn’t opposed to a rotation along the line.
Court upholds Trumbull County man’s death sentence
Ohio Supreme Court justices found that Nathaniel Jackson’s death penalty was appropriate
Coal towns get job grants
Associated Press HUNTINGTON, W.Va. Communities in nine U.S. states that have been hard-hit by
Trumbull commissioners react to authority pulling support on Chicago flights
Trumbull commissioners react to news that port authority is pulling revenue guarantee on Chicago flights
Youngstown to Chicago flights grounded
The Great Lakes JetExpress flights from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare came to an abrupt halt Wednesday evening. Passengers with reservations are advised to call or email Great Lakes for refunds.
Animal-husbandry event set for Saturday
The demo will be at Lamppost Farm in Columbiana from 1 to 4 p.m.
Soldier who killed 5 Dallas officers had PTSD symptoms
Associated Press The Army reservist who killed five Dallas police officers last month showed
METRO DIGEST || Veteran’s Park stairs
Veteran’s Park stairs NEWTON FALLS Members of the Air Force Reserve’s 910th Civil Engineer
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jonathan M. Aeppli, 31, of Austintown, and Kelsey M.
Success from Canfield safety citations
Summer safety citations scored a new bike for 5-year-old Brynn Murphy
Some US schools resist ending corporal punishment
Associated Press Two licks with a wooden paddle in the principal’s office was the price 11-year-
Leaves of three, let it be! POISON IVY
By David Sprague OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Spending time outside in the warm
Four arraigned, one cited, for fighting or running from police
One person given contempt of court for swearing in court
Is it ripe?
Is it ripe? From cantaloupe to spaghetti squash and beans to carrots, we’re often guessing as to
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Craig Beach Village Public Safety Committee, 7:30 p.m., village municipal building,
US: Airstrike in Syria may have killed civilians
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. military says an airstrike in Syria may have killed an
Trump tries minority outreach, but many blacks unconvinced
Associated Press AKRON Black Republicans cheer Donald Trump for a newfound outreach to African-
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Dirt? Mold? Grimy gunk on Jefferson Memorial has baffled the experts WASHINGTON
State trooper, doctor honored for saving life
The lifesaving activities took place near Mill Creek Park’s golf course
With towns reduced to rubble, quake’s death toll hits at least 159
Associated Press AMATRICE, ITALY Rescue crews using bulldozers and their bare hands raced to dig
Woman charged in Tuesday-night crash on I-80 in Liberty
Adeina D. Biblis, 22, of Sharon, Pa., suffered nonlife-threatening injuries in the 11:05 p.m. crash
YSU received a $22,758 grant for its proposed innovation and commercialization center
The university received the exact amount of money it sought
Order bulbs for fall
Order bulbs for fall From the latest tulip to the classic daffodil and even a few crocuses, place
FAMILY FUN: roots
FAMILY FUN: roots When: Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. What: Family Fun Fridays. Each Friday, take
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Aug.
These marigolds aren’t marigolds at all!
Q. What exactly is a pot marigold? I saw some recently, but it looked nothing like our marigolds. It
Man in custody
Man in custody YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a man who was pulled over about 12:40 a.m. Wednesday at
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Sensors, other devices can help prevent hot-car deaths
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer DETROIT Hot cars are a danger to children, particularly in a
Don’t let the election rip us apart
Opinion: By Antonio Garza The Dallas Morning News Every four years, we have an election that stretches
Another way to see KISS in concert
If you don’t get to see KISS at Covelli Centre — and tickets remain available, by the way — the next
Clash of law-enforcement policies
Opinion: Amid the rioting in Milwaukee, there is also a clash between two leading lawmen there – Milwaukee
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Tyler Jenkins Trio, 9 p.m. Barrel Run
Lawsuit is filed over railing collapse at Snoop Dogg concert
Lawsuit is filed over railing collapse at Snoop Dogg concert PHILADELPHIA Lawyers representing
WTG
TODAY Fairs and Festivals Transfer Harvest Home Fair, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kiwanis Community Park,
Few companies, cautious bidding on offshore oil leases
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The federal government’s annual sale of oil and gas leases in the
Selected local stocks
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NEW THIS WEEK
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AG appeals suit over abortion changes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s attorney general has asked the state Supreme Court to overturn
Y’town schools CEO sets a high bar for attendance
Editorial: A 98 percent attendance rate for Youngstown City School District students may seem overly
At least 1 killed, 18 injured in campus attack
Associated Press KABUL Militants attacked the American University of Afghanistan on Wednesday,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Murder at Howard Johnson’s,” Stage Left Players, Trinity Playhouse, 234 E.
Conference aims to battle drug-abuse epidemic
Associated Press CINCINNATI State Supreme Court justices and other high-ranking officials are
“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” (8 p.m., Logo): Break out the wigs and heavy
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BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Youngstown woman wins $200,000 YOUNGSTOWN Barbara Valinsky of Youngstown won $200,000 in the
Hail our national parks
Opinion: By Tim Beach The Dallas Morning News At 250 feet, Temple IV of the ancient Maya city of Tikal in
On spree, Pfizer looks to buy AstraZeneca
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. is continuing its shopping spree with its
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Aug. 25, the 238th day of 2016. There are 128 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Bucs’ ace leaves lump of Cole
After seeing rookie Jameson Taillon and newcomer Ivan Nova put together gems the previous two nights against the Houston Astros, the Pittsburgh Pirates hoped to get the same from Gerrit Cole.
MLB roundup
MLB roundup Wednesday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Mariners 0 SEATTLE Rookie
Bosa, San Diego appear far apart in contentious negotiations
Former Ohio State star Joey Bosa has missed all of training camp.
college football
college football News & notes Michigan: As Jim Harbaugh storms into his second year as
nfl news and notes
Cleveland Browns: Robert Griffin III doesn’t want to get ahead of himself. The Cleveland Browns